The Philippines needs to enhance its assessment of natural hazards and their risks and impacts following the massive devastation brought by Severe Tropical Storm "Paeng," Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia “Toni” Yulo-Loyzaga underscored. DENR...
The country's presidential task force on media security has expressed concern over an international advocacy group's ranking that placed the Philippines as the 7th worst country in the world for journalists as it said the Philippine government prioritizes media safety. In a statement, the...
The Philippine government has beefed up its maritime cooperation with the government of Georgia by working on seafarers' certification recognition as sea-based Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) face risk of decertification from the European Maritime Safety Authority (Emsa). During the 2nd...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has called for the strengthening of local and global cooperation to assist in the country’s development. Go made the call in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change and the other challenges confronting the world. “Against this backdrop, it is imperative...
Fashion curation in the age of social media DAPPER AF From left: Archive King Dom Canlas and Denver Ebba There’s an interesting kind of nostalgia: a wistful affection or yearning for something we’ve never experienced. Such is nostalgia for certain clothes. Reminiscing a time we never were in is...
Short horror film festival highlights Ilokano culture and traditions THE FACE OF PHILIPPINE HORROR Lilia Cuntapay in Shake, Rattle, and Roll 3 A scary film fair featuring Ilocanos rich culture and tradition of remembering the dead will highlight this year’s 10th Lilia Cuntapay Short Horror Film...
For Love Marie, the best aroma is that which reminds one of home or is tied to a pleasant memory—that of her childhood FRAGRANT OASIS Heart Evangelista shows off the Love Marie Designs aromatherapy candles made in collaboration with RLC Residences Candles are instrumental in various traditions...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is considering placing the Philippines under a state of calamity upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) due to Severe Tropical Storm "Paeng". Marcos raised the idea after virtually presiding over an NDRRMC...
US Vice President Kamala Harris' upcoming visit to Manila will give the Philippines the opportunity to further enhance ties between the Western giant and the country, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday. DFA spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza said the department is now working with...
Senator Juan Edgardo ‘’Sonny’’ Angara said today that with the appropriate interventions from the government, the Philippines could become one of the world’s major destinations for medical tourism. Filipino health professionals are known all over the world for their competence and...
WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (AFP FILE/ MANILA BULLETIN) The World Health Organization (WHO) asked the Philippines to support a “treaty,” which is currently being drafted, that is aimed at strengthening responses against future pandemics or other health crises, the Department...
A survey of what a tasting menu should be as Richmonde Hotel Iloilo executive chef Ariel Castañeda takes a bold step into it KBL Pork belly, batuan consommé, kadyos-langka purée On my way to a degustation in Iloilo, I had a little discussion with food journalist and entrepreneur Angelo Comsti...
